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Japanese Zelkova

Japanese Zelkova summer

Overview

Scientific NameZelkova serrata
Common NameJapanese Zelkova
FamilyUlmaceae
CultivarGreen Vase'
Year Planted2007
Average Tree SizeLarge
Growth RateModerate, Fast
Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Sun
Water RequirementsMoist, Well-drained
Native RangeAsia to Russia
Hardiness Zone5 to 8
Season of InterestFall, Early Fall, Mid Fall, Late Fall
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Japanese Zelkova Map Location

Key
Green Deciduous TreeDeciduous Trees
Gold Deciduous TreeDeciduous Champion Trees
Green Coniferous TreeConiferous Trees
Gold Coniferous TreeConiferous Champion Trees
Green ShrubShrubs
Gold ShrubsChampion Shrubs
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